| MNO Synod Council Launches 2011 Mission as Hope Appeal |
| Each congregation is receiving a packet of materials in the mail for the 2011 Mission as Hope Appeal. Congregational Councils are being asked to make some decisions about when the 2011 Mission as Hope appeal will be launched in their congregation.
In the packet, Bishop Elaine also thanks the congregations for the support that the Mission as Hope appeal has received in the past two years, $49,000 in 2009 and $45,000 in 2010. While this funds some ongoing ministry, it is also responsible for a number of new initiatives that would not have been possible without this second mile giving.
Click here to read Thanks to MNO Synod Congregations |
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| MNO Synod Professional Leaders Study Conference |
To Professional Leaders in the MNO Synod:
Major changes in venue, cost, timing and schedule for the MNO Synod Professional Leaders Study conference are communicated in the letter, agenda and registration form available here in Crossword. Please take note of these significant changes and mark the new dates in your calendars. Following this week's Crossword we will post the information on the front page of our website until Easter. Please make sure you download the information as soon as possible.
Peace
Bishop Elaine
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| MNO Synod Office Closure Notice |
| Due to MNO Synod staff members being away from the office, the office will be closed Monday, March 7, 2011. Staff can be contacted by email. Sorry for any inconvenience this might have caused. |
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Fort Frances February Youth Retreat (4th Annual) was attended by 85 youth and leaders, the best attendance yet. Thank you to Connor Trueman, Carey Buss, Lindsay Byron and Prairie Fire for their leadership and to the congregation of Zion, Fort Frances for being such wonderful hosts to the youth and leaders of our Synod.
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Next MNO Youth and Campus Service, March 6, 6:30 pm, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 200 Dalhousie Dr., Winnipeg
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Call for Auditions - Prairie Fire, our Synod Youth Worship Band, will have two openings (keyboard player and bass player) for the fall of 2011. Youth and young adults who desire more information or may be interested in applying are asked to be in contact with Pastor Larry (lulrich@elcic.ca). Deadline for applications has been set at March 15, 2011.
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Exceptional Leader Training Opportunity
Common Ground 2011, London, Ontario is an exciting opportunity for anyone whose work and ministry connects with youth – Youth leaders (paid and volunteer), chaplains, clergy, camp staff, Gathering leaders or Home Team Leaders, confirmation leaders, parents and more.
Anyone 18 or over who is involved in ministry with youth in any kind of leadership role is encouraged to consider attending. (Church councils were asked to consider putting this into the 2011 budget, but the MNO Synod Youth Committee is also making some "grants" available to five people to pay the cost of registration, with the congregation asked to pay for the travel (between $400-500). To apply, contact Larry at lulrich@elcic.ca
Dates are May 31 – June 5, 2011 (Tuesday evening through Sunday noon). Weekend option available.
Visit http://www.commonground2011.ca for details and registration. |
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| 16 Ways to Increase Giving in Your Church |
Pastors, Council Members, Treasurers, Stewardship Committee Members
- Is your congregation often struggling to meet budget?
- Are you deferring needed maintenance?
- Are you putting off adding programs or staff, fearful that you can’t raise the revenue?
- Are you having discussions about needing to cut program or staff?
If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the Seminar “16 Ways to Increase Giving in Your Church” may be useful for you. In our increasingly secular and materialistic society, Christians do not automatically understand or know what it means to be faithful stewards of all of life, which includes our money. This workshop is designed to assist congregational leadership to teach and model faithful and effective stewardship principals in your congregational setting.
SEMINAR DETAILS
Date/Time: Saturday, March 26, 2011 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Location: Gimli Lutheran Church, 50 Third Ave., Gimli. MB
Cost: $25.00 (inc lunch) Four or more from a single congregation - $100 maximum
To register: See attached form or download from www.mnosynod.org (by March 15)
Sponsored by: MNO Synod “Mission as Hope” and Manitoba Inter-Church Stewardship Link
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Dr. Ben Harder, President of Harder & Associates, has been involved in Christian ministry for over forty-five years. He began his ministry career as a pastor in the Winnipeg area, and then became involved in development work in the church. For the past 21 years, he has worked as a consultant with churches of all denominations in the design of both budget and capital campaigns. In addition, he has developed practical stewardship seminars that have both rural and urban applications, which have been conducted across Canada and the USA. |
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| Worship and the Arts Gallery |
Festival of Homiletics
Minneapolis MN May 16 -20, 2011
The Festival of Homiletics 2011 takes place in Minneapolis MN from May 16 - 20, 2011. A conference for transformational preaching, this conference promises to be both challenging and re-energizing. This years festival features speakers such as, Barbara Brown Taylor, Walter Brueggemann, Tom Long, Diana Butler Bass and more, as well as music of Mark Sedio, Cantus, Grace Kelly, and others. Be sure to check out details and register at the link below.
http://www.goodpreacher.com/festival/
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Wishlist Highlights for Luther Village:
Safety Boat – 17-18' aluminum; at least 75 HP motor; in excellent condition
10-12 Computers for our Digital Photography portion of LV's Got Talent Camp – have you just replaced your home, church or work computer that is only a couple years old? If so, we'd love to have your computer donated to LV! We need them to be capable of operating Photoshop or Light Room and have:
o Minimum of 2 gigs of ram per computer
o Minimum of Pentium 3 Processor on each computer
o Windows XP (or Vista or Windows 7) installed |
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Last Call for staff applications! Property Manager (6 months) Lifeguards (2-3 months) Program Leaders (2-3 months) Kitchen & Housekeeping assistants (2-4 months) Cook (4-6 months) Maintenance assistants (2-4 months).
Deadline February 28. Applications available at www.luthervillage.ca |
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Time to plan for the best Family Experience Ever!!! Come to one of our five weeks of Family Camp! Some weeks filling, so call/email to book a cabin or campground site
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| Two Seasonal Sites left - one in our upper campground $1150 + HST and one in the lower $1850 + HST. Call for details. |
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Special upcoming events
o Bud Spud & Steak, Thursday April 14, 2011 at Tijuana Yacht Club, CanadInns, Polo Park; 6-9 PM. Tickets $20. More info on our website.
o 25th Anniversary Bikeathon: Tour de Ville! Join us for this amazing adventure in cycling fundraising! Details on our website. |
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| New ELCIC Praise Appeal to Celebrate Ministry of the Wider Church |
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) announces a new church-wide Praise Appeal. "To Everything There is a Time" is the theme of the inaugural ELCIC Praise Appeal which this year will give thanks for the ministry of women in the church, looking back on the ministry of Evangelical Lutheran Women Inc. (ELW) and looking forward to the new forms this ministry may take.
The ELCIC has been, for many years, generously gifted with extra-mile giving through the ministry of ELW Praise Offering Services. ELW made the difficult decision to dissolve in 2010 but their legacy remains as these gifts have contributed millions of dollars over the history of the church.
"The women of the church, through their participation in the ELW Praise Offering Services, have shown us first hand the importance of stewardship and extra-mile giving," says ELCIC National Bishop Susan Johnson. "I'd like to encourage all ELCIC congregations to partner with us and support the ministry of the wider church by participating in the ELCIC Praise Appeal."
The Resource Generation Task Force of the National Church put forward a Financial Resource Generation Strategy for the ELCIC that was approved by National Church Council in 2009. This strategy included an annual appeal.
The ELCIC Praise Appeal is being launch as an opportunity to continue the church-wide spirit of extra-mile giving and will allow the opportunity to highlight different aspects of the ministry of the wider church. Congregations throughout the ELCIC are asked to designate one Sunday this year, and in coming years, at a time that works best within their own context to highlight the ELCIC Praise Appeal.
Resources are currently being prepared and will be available on the ELCIC website by April 1, 2011. |
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| ELCIC National Bishop Calls for Fair Consideration of KAIROS' New CIDA Application |
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada's (ELCIC) National Bishop Susan C. Johnson wrote to The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, urging that KAIROS' reapplication for CIDA funding "receive fair consideration so that the gifts of KAIROS are seen in the light of their potential to promote a safe, well-fed and just world."
The text of the letter follows:
Dear Prime Minister:
I continue to be concerned about the process by which KAIROS was defunded by CIDA.
The work of KAIROS is very valuable and important to our church, our country and our world. For over 35 years, KAIROS has worked faithfully in partnership with the government of Canada to promote development and human rights. CIDA's own assessments indicate that this work has been effective, accountable and recommended. It remains unclear on what basis the government decided to end this partnership.
KAIROS has reapplied for funding. What is most important to us is that this new application receive fair consideration so that the gifts of KAIROS are seen in the light of their potential to promote a safe, well-fed and just world. Our church remains convinced that KAIROS has much to offer as a partner in promoting the values that Canadians cherish.
You, your ministers, and the whole of parliament are in our prayers as you seek to serve Canadians with good leadership.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Susan C. Johnson
National Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
A pdf version of the letter is available online at: http://elcic.ca/From-the-Bishop/documents/20110217LettertoPrimeMinisterreKAIROSFINAL.pdf
The ELCIC is one of eleven members of KAIROS. |
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| ELCIC Members Asked to Financially Support Appeal for Colombia Flood Victims |
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), through its partnership with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), is appealing to its members for financial support for relief operations underway to assist the people of Colombia.
Over two million people in northern and central Colombia are affected by the country’s worst flooding in over 30 years. Heavy rains that began in April 2010 due to the La Nina weather phenomenon has left almost 300 people dead. Hundreds of thousands of Colombians are living in temporary shelters and relying on food aid. Approximately 680,000 hectares of farmland has been destroyed.
Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) has issued an appeal for financial support for relief operations underway to assist the people of Colombia. CLWR, through its membership in the ACT Alliance, a 100 member international ecumenical coalition, will take emergency and rehabilitation action in the regions most affected by the weather.
Since 2003, the ELCIC's Synod of Alberta and the Territories has been in a Companion Synod relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia (Iglesia Evangelica Luterana de Colombia.
Donations may be made in the following ways:
- ELCIC members are asked to donate to the appeal by making a designated offering donation for “Colombia Flood 2011 Relief” through their ELCIC congregation.
- Donations may also be made through CLWR.
- Online at www.clwr.org/donate. Chose the “General Donation” option. On the form's drop-down menu, chose "Colombia Flood 2011 Relief".
- By credit card over the phone by calling toll-free: 1.800.661.2597. If you do not need to use a toll-free line or are calling locally from the Winnipeg area, call: 204.694.5602.
- By sending a cheque made payable to CLWR to 303-392 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6. Please indicate in your correspondence that you wish to contribute to "Colombia Flood 2011 Relief".
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| Lenten Reflection |
Do you have time set aside to reflect on this journey of Lent that we undertake every year?
St. Mary Magdalene Church invites you to:
Take a 'day away' for Lenten Reflection
to be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011
from 9am to 4pm
at St Mary Magdalene Church - 3 St. Vital Road Winnipeg
Led by The Rev Aubrey Hemminger with music provided by Ms Nancy Aasland, this 'day away' will provide a venue for quiet reflection, away from the normal stresses of life. Please join our Anglican brothers and sisters in prayer and meditation.
Hosted by the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, the cost is $20 to cover lunch and snacks. You can register before Friday March 25 by calling 253-0555
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| Ecumenical Service of Prayer and Healing |
| The Order of St. Luke, Westwood Chapter is having an Ecumenical Service of Prayer and Healing on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Service will be held at the Assiniboia Christian Centre, 3390 Portage Avenue. All Welcome - come and bring a friend! |
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| Job Opps |
Youth Leader wanted at Messiah Lutheran to lead established youth group.
Please contact Wes at 471-5601 or lonewolf67@live.ca for information. |
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Fund Developer
St. Matthew's Non Profit Housing is about to begin construction on The WestEnd Commons. The project is converting St. Matthew's Anglican Church into a 25 affordable residential units, creating a diverse and safe community for the well-being of all the residents and the healthy development of children.
We need an experienced, gifted and passionate Fund Developer to provide key leadership to enable the dedicated volunteers to bring this exciting dream to fullness. Details are attached or visit www.st-matthews.ca.
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| CLWR Awareness Builder Workshop |
| Interested in learning more about Canadian Lutheran World Relief and the work that it does in Canada and around the globe? Then why not attend the CLWR Awareness Builder Workshop on March 12 at St. Mark's Lutheran, Winnipeg.
The workshop will begin at 10:00 AM and finish by 2:00PM. A complimentary light lunch will be served.
There is no fee to attend but pre-registration would be appreciated. Register by phone (204.694.5602 or toll-free 1.800.661.2597) or by email (jennifer@clwr.mb.ca).
For those travelling from outside Winnipeg, a travel subsidy of $.10/km is available. |
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| Roll with the Declaration! |
Dear Friends,
We are writing with an exciting opportunity for you, your church and community to participate in “Roll with the Declaration!” a cross-Canada action in support of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
For Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo, Canada’s recent endorsement of the UN Declaration signals the beginning of a new, respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. “Now is the time to work together towards a new era of fairness and justice for First Nations and a stronger Canada for all Canadians, guided by the Declaration’s core principles of respect, partnership and reconciliation,” he said. |
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| Acting Together:
From Dialogue to Common
Mission |
The Prairie Centre for
Ecumenism
The 20th Summer
Ecumenical Institute
July 6-9th, 2011
Lutheran Theological Seminary
114 Seminary Crescent, Saskatoon, SK
The days of violent inter-church conflict are
over. Sometimes churches still relate as competitors. Can we coordinate our efforts to avoid duplication and begin to engage in common mission?
Two internationally-renowned speakers will challenge us on this theme.
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| The Most Rev. Michael Putney, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Townsville, Queensland in Australia, is president of the Australian Council of Churches and co-chair of the Methodist-Roman Catholic international dialogues. |
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| The Rev. Canon Alyson Barnett-Cowan is Director for Unity, Faith & Order for the Anglican Communion Office,
London England. |
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| Upcoming Concert |
The University of South Dakota Chamber Singers
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
7:30 p.m.
Westminster United Church
745 Westminster Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| The Trouble with Peacemakers |
The Lives of People in Difficult Times
Evening Prayers 7:00 p.m. followed by illustrated talk and discussion
Mondays, April 4 to April 18, 2011
The Church of St. Stephen and St. Bede
99 Turner Ave., Winnipeg
Phone: 204.837.9892
email: stbede@mts.net
Benedict of Nursia in the Social Crisis
Monday, April 4, 2011 7:00 p.m.
by Hilda Frost
Order of St Benedict’s Monastery, West St. Paul
Johann Sebastian Bach – The Gift of Music
Monday, April 11, 2011 7:00 p.m.
by Dr. Dietrich Bartel
Dean, The School of Music
Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg
Dietrich Bonhoffer and the Crisis of the Soul
Monday, April 18, 2011 7:00 p.m.
by Mr. Dave Chell
Teacher, Comparative Religion
St. Mary’s Academy, Winnipeg |
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| Book Launch |
Mar.23: Book Launch: Create Space for Peace, 40 years of Peacemaking, Gene Stoltzfus, at McNally Robinson Grant Park, Wednesday, March 23, 8 pm.
Mar.27: Book Launch/Peace Event: Create Space for Peace: Forty Years of Peacemaking Gene Stoltzfus 1940-2010 at Crossways in Common, 222 Furby at Broadway, Winnipeg at 2:30 pm. Sponsors include Mennonite Church CD Witness, MCC MB, Project Peacemakers and Institute for Community Peacebuilding, Co-ordinating Committee, Kairos:Cambrian Agassiz Region.
See createspaceforpeace.info
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